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US Postal Service to Impose 8% Fuel Surcharge on Packages

First article: 26 mar. 2026, 00:04 | Last update: 26 mar. 2026, 00:04 | 1 source | 1 article
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is set to implement an 8% fuel surcharge on package deliveries. This decision comes as a direct response to the increasing costs of fuel, which significantly impact the USPS's operational expenses. The surcharge is intended to offset these rising costs and ensure the continued viability of the postal service.

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US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Coral Murphy Marcos 26 mar. 2026, 00:04 (10 hours ago)

US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages

Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027The US Postal Service (USPS) plans to introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge on packages to offset rising energy costs, according to a statement.The surcharge, set at 8%, is expected to take effect on 26 April and remain in place until 17 January 2027, under the current plan. Continue reading...

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